Inventory and Merchandising Planning Analyst (English Required)
Location: Markham, Ontario (on site)
Introduction
Are you the person who knows exactly how much stock is on hand, what is on order and why? Our client, an established distributor of internationally recognized consumer brands in Markham, Ontario, is looking for an Inventory and Merchandising Planning Analyst to keep its product flowing.
This role requires excellent written and spoken English. It offers a stable, structured environment, regular daytime hours and a team that values accuracy.
What You’ll Do
You will own inventory planning for all brands and channels, from forecasting and purchasing to tracking open orders and presenting results to senior management. You will work closely with sales and with production partners overseas.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inventory levels, turns and backorders at item level for all brands and channels
- Forecast and purchase product for the Canadian market and track forecast accuracy
- Follow up on open and overdue orders and answer product availability questions
- Analyze product and category performance to support seasonal plans, launches and markdowns
- Coordinate production orders with partner companies and submit them to the factory
- Manage open-to-buy by division, category and SKU and present it monthly to senior management
- Maintain the purchasing database and run purchase order meetings
- Validate system data and produce weekly order management reports
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in planning, purchasing or forecasting in consumer goods; a strong supply chain education with excellent results will also be considered
- Very strong Excel skills; Access, PowerPoint and Word experience
- Understanding of assortments, minimum order quantities, lead times and forecasting
- Experience with SAP is an asset
- Excellent written and spoken English (Bilingual in French an Asset)
- High accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm and constructive with competing requests
- Flexibility to work extra hours during busy periods
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Benefits
- Group benefits after a 3-month probation period, paid by the employer (long-term disability excepted)
- Pension plan after one year with an employer contribution, plus a possible top-up based on company performance
- 2 weeks of vacation
- Regular daytime hours, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Free on-site parking
- Paid training on a new company-wide ERP system
Why Work with Us
Our client has never laid off an employee and offers a steady, supportive place to grow your planning career. You will have real visibility with senior management and full training on the new systems coming next year.
Accommodation is available on request for applicants with disabilities at every stage of the hiring process.
Bilingual Source uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. This technology helps us match your unique language skills and professional experience with the specific needs of our clients.
Final hiring and interview decisions continue to be made by our human recruitment experts.
This is an existing vacancy with immediate availability. Our client is currently seeking a Bilingual Inventory and Merchandising Planning Analyst (English Required).
Salary range: $70,000 +